Amazon Prime Video, what gems have you found? (NO SPOILERS)
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I recently watched a drama series called 'Counterpart', poached from a premium cable channel in the US. From this coming Friday it will be available in the UK on Amazon, and I really recommend it!
It's a proper 'pay attention!' show, as many of the actors play two characters. Two, identical (looking) characters. I'll give no more away, but if you're a Prime customer do check it out!
It's a proper 'pay attention!' show, as many of the actors play two characters. Two, identical (looking) characters. I'll give no more away, but if you're a Prime customer do check it out!
james_tigerwoods said:
I've just picked up Jack Ryan and I've only watched 2 episodes so far, I'm thoroughly enjoying it - I'm loving the characters introductions and I was pleased to see Cathy and Jim Greer. I was wondering if we'd see Clark, but I suspect that we won't as he deserves a series all of his own...
Just to add to the book conversations - I'm a huge fan of the early books, they get harder and worse as they go on (in my view) - My favourite books, which I will happily read 2-3 times a year are Without Remorse and Red Storm Rising. Patriot Games is one of my other favourites too and I like how we see the effects of the story throughout the rest of his book life.
I'm not sure Without Remorse could be done in to a film as I think the film wouldn't do it justice - Every time I read it, I get sad when Pam is killed even though I know it's coming. I don't think they could or would be able to do the Decompression Chamber bit any justice...
Red Storm rising would make, I think, a great mini series as although it's dated, it's of a recognisable era and is very believable - I think viewers would struggle with the Vigdis storyline and wouldn't really understand how it all fits in with the rest of the book/tv series though.
Some of the plot lines appear to be lifted from alex berensons john wells seriesJust to add to the book conversations - I'm a huge fan of the early books, they get harder and worse as they go on (in my view) - My favourite books, which I will happily read 2-3 times a year are Without Remorse and Red Storm Rising. Patriot Games is one of my other favourites too and I like how we see the effects of the story throughout the rest of his book life.
I'm not sure Without Remorse could be done in to a film as I think the film wouldn't do it justice - Every time I read it, I get sad when Pam is killed even though I know it's coming. I don't think they could or would be able to do the Decompression Chamber bit any justice...
Red Storm rising would make, I think, a great mini series as although it's dated, it's of a recognisable era and is very believable - I think viewers would struggle with the Vigdis storyline and wouldn't really understand how it all fits in with the rest of the book/tv series though.
Edited by james_tigerwoods on Tuesday 18th September 13:12
Edited by james_tigerwoods on Tuesday 18th September 13:14
Cotty said:
james_tigerwoods said:
I've just picked up Jack Ryan and I've only watched 2 episodes so far,.
I gave up after two episodes as its a bit "derka derka mohammed jihad"
k over America.JagBox said:
lemmingjames said:
DId you notice the original Jim Greer being in it as well?
Yeah spotted that, nice touch...I've watched the whole series - I really enjoyed it. Yeh, it was a lot of durka durka, but there was a good amount of reality in it and some real suspense. I really was left guessing until towards the end as to Suleiman's intentions.
Watchman said:
james_tigerwoods said:
JagBox said:
lemmingjames said:
DId you notice the original Jim Greer being in it as well?
Yeah spotted that, nice touch...Mark Benson said:
irocfan said:
digimeistter said:
Classic British Jets: The Lightning
Great documentary just popped up on Prime.
That'll be something else to watch : thumbup:Great documentary just popped up on Prime.
irocfan said:
Mark Benson said:
irocfan said:
digimeistter said:
Classic British Jets: The Lightning
Great documentary just popped up on Prime.
That'll be something else to watch : thumbup:Great documentary just popped up on Prime.
I know this is the Prime thread, but it's also on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w34PMS4QtM
V8mate said:
I recently watched a drama series called 'Counterpart', poached from a premium cable channel in the US. From this coming Friday it will be available in the UK on Amazon, and I really recommend it!
It's a proper 'pay attention!' show, as many of the actors play two characters. Two, identical (looking) characters. I'll give no more away, but if you're a Prime customer do check it out!
Ooh. That's interesting. Amazon Prime is doing the worldwide distribution but offering it as part of a premium channel over Prime, aligned with the originator's brand.It's a proper 'pay attention!' show, as many of the actors play two characters. Two, identical (looking) characters. I'll give no more away, but if you're a Prime customer do check it out!
Glad I nicked it now
(Still recommended - maybe binge watch it on the 7-day trial?!)
The whole StarzPlay offering on Prime.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/b?benefitId=starzplay&...
Can anyone recommend any of the content? Worth an extra £4.99/mo?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/b?benefitId=starzplay&...
Can anyone recommend any of the content? Worth an extra £4.99/mo?
james_tigerwoods said:
Watchman said:
james_tigerwoods said:
JagBox said:
lemmingjames said:
DId you notice the original Jim Greer being in it as well?
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